Supported by: Tom Arthur*, Richard Lochhead*, Richard Lyle*, Ash Denham*, Kenneth Gibson*, Stuart McMillan*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Clare Haughey*, Fulton MacGregor*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance* *S5M-02617 Stuart McMillan: Universal Credit Accessibility That the Parliament notes with — concern what it sees as the lack of accessibility surrounding universal credit applications, particularly for older and visually impaired people, and the difficulties for people without the digital skills or computer access to claim; believes that the rollout has been dogged by mistakes and is already running five years behind schedule; understands that the UK Government has said that people will be expected to make claims and report changes in their circumstances online via a device connected to the internet; believes that this applies to someone making a new claim for, as well as someone moving on to, it from one of the benefits that it is replacing; considers that these changes might increase pressure on local government as councils have to help people who are not able to cope with the online approach; understands that, by law, universal credit documents must be provided in large print, braille or on audio CD and be translated into community languages; acknowledges that if people do not have access to the internet at home they should visit their local Jobcentre, local library or Citizens Advice Bureau to apply, and notes the calls for the UK Government to make the applications more inclusive and to treat claimants with dignity and respect.